At the beginning of the 21st century, the number of people living on less than two dollars a day reached more than 4 billion. Society has become increasingly aware of the limitations of governments, civil society organizations and aid agencies in terms of providing health services, education, housing, and environmental and agricultural assistance. (Prahalad 2010). Facing these global challenges, social and environmental enterprises have emerged as an alternative solution for reducing poverty and inequality in the world. They are, in fact, “creating a new frontier, a quiet revolution.” (Bornstein, 2004)
The Strategy of Social Enterprises: Its Impact on the Heart of the Company
By: Caroline Auvinet
At the beginning of the 21st century, the number of people living on less than two dollars a day reached more than 4 billion. Society has become increasingly aware of the limitations of governments, civil society organizations and aid agencies in terms of providing health services, education, housing, and environmental and agricultural assistance. (Prahalad 2010). Facing these global challenges, social and environmental enterprises have emerged as an alternative solution for reducing poverty and inequality in the world. They are, in fact, “creating a new frontier, a quiet revolution.” (Bornstein, 2004)
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